Recent content by mattnj

Hi. Does anyone have any experience with heating on a SO40? I can't see an obvious place to put the heater and route the air pipes. Thanks

I will definitely over spec by 150%... It's not safety critical... So I will be giving it a whirl for sure.

Google "dump churn 20l" or youtube...

i don't need a hydraulic thruster....its not about "need" its about "why not!" its a very simple install, I'm happy to be the first, I was just wondering if anyone else has done it... the main advantages are (lower currents, ramp up, variable thrust, hold feature) It a bog standard reversable...

it definitely is that simple.... the expensive ones are usually AC/brushless, and probably expensive because they are "marine" but there is no reason not to have a variable speed DC one.

You can buy variable speed thrusters...lots of benefits over just switching on/off

Has anyone tried a DIY bow thruster pwm speed controller... Something like a Curtis 1227 (24v 200amp, reversible) On a joystick... Would enable fully variable speed, lower current, longer runtime etc... I can't be the first to think of it?

Thanks... Yes cables are a decent size, Ive not checked size but they "normal" beefy starter cable size... So can I connect an AGM directly to the lead acid engine start battery?

Hi. Having a Thruster installed over winter... Jeanneau Sun Fast 40, single hand a fair bit. Probably 65kg variable speed thruster. 300amps? Currently has beefy cables up to bow for windlass... What's the best solution... AGM battery up the front and connect windlass and thruster to that, and...

Not read the whole thread.... Ryde marina? Got power and water there now.... Super cheap when I last looked

Morning, 12m x 2.4m draft (40ft x 7ft+) draft fin keel boat.... wondering if there is any visitor moorings available up near the top of Southampton, Town Quay/Ocean Village area ish... Fancy somewhere new, and ideally less £££ Is there any swinging visitor moorings, or club moorings or other...

I have so very thick sticky black reside in my tank, its very dark red, and very thick/sticky like treacle.... I cant find a solvent to break it down yet (not tried that many things) but i have a GRP fuel tank so need to be careful. Does anyone know what will clean it up? i need to wipe out the...

Sorry I should have said...will be in a rack on afloat on mooring...no need to go anywhere else.

Is there such a thing as a proper rowing tender... I rowed my rubbish pile of junk for an hour today and really enjoyed it... I'm wondering if there is a proper tender make/model available all geared up for rowing....

Thanks, i asked them they dont do repairs